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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.99 and 51.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.99 and 51.86 is: 77.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.99 = 51.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.99 = 51.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.99 × 51.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 9,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644.25/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.78

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